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    • Integrated Surface Dataset (Global) (Version Superseded)

    Metadata Updated: August 1, 2024

    This version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended for users to access the current version. Users should only access this superseded version for special cases, such as reproducing studies. If necessary, this version can be accessed by contacting NCEI.The Integrated Surface Dataset (ISD) is composed of worldwide surface weather observations from over 35,000 stations, though the best spatial coverage is evident in North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. Parameters included are: air quality, atmospheric pressure, atmospheric temperature/dew point, atmospheric winds, clouds, precipitation, ocean waves, tides and more. ISD refers to the data contained within the digital database as well as the format in which the hourly, synoptic (3-hourly), and daily weather observations are stored. The format conforms to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). ISD provides hourly data that can be used in a wide range of climatological applications. For some stations, data may go as far back as 1901, though most data show a substantial increase in volume in the 1940s and again in the early 1970s. Currently, there are over 14,000 "active" stations updated daily in the database.

    For user convenience, a subset of just the hourly data is available to users for download. It is referred to as Integrated Surface Global Hourly data, see associated download links for access to this subset.

    Access & Use Information

    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Dates

    Metadata Date July 10, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date August 1, 2024
    Reference Date(s) 2001 (publication), 2003 (revision), 2016 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update daily

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from ncdc

    Other Data Resources

    Graphic Preview

    Integrated Surface Hourly GIS map

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date July 10, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date August 1, 2024
    Reference Date(s) 2001 (publication), 2003 (revision), 2016 (revision)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ncdc:C00532
    Category Tag 16E15F51 D96E 4051 9124 75665Abdc6Ff ["Energy Infrastructure","Atmospheric, Earth and Ocean Sciences","Transportation","Physical Data","Water","Human Health","Ecosystem Vulnerability"]
    Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2001): Global Surface Hourly [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date], Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
    Bbox East Long 180.0
    Bbox North Lat 90.0
    Bbox South Lat -90.0
    Bbox West Long -180.0
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update daily
    Graphic Preview Description Integrated Surface Hourly GIS map
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/C00532_ISH.png
    Graphic Preview Type PNG
    Harvest Object Id 66a31364-c6d3-406c-971e-21d5f726d30a
    Harvest Source Id 2cb3ef77-1683-4c2a-9119-dc65e50917c6
    Harvest Source Title ncdc
    Licence
    Lineage The Integrated Surface Hourly Dataset is a merge of many observation streams to form a complete database of surface weather observations globally. Originally it was referred to as Integrated Surface Hourly Database (ISH), but has since grown to include data of various temporal periods (e.g., daily). The database holds data originating from sources such as the Automated Weather Network (AWN), the Global Telecommunications System (GTS), the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), and data keyed from paper forms. In addition, the database includes data originating from various codes such as synoptic, airways, METAR (Meteorological Routine Weather Report), and SMARS (Supplementary Marine Reporting Station), as well as observations from automatic weather stations. The data are sorted by station-year-month-day-hour-minute. Most digital observations are decoded either at operational centers and forwarded to the archive or one of its partners (including the US Air Force). Basic quality control may be performed prior to its arrival in the ISD database. For more information, please review documentation.
    Metadata Language eng; USA
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-180.0, -90.0], [180.0, -90.0], [180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, -90.0]]]}
    Progress onGoing
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1901-01-01

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